Learning from Jesus - Pt. 5

 

On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. (John 2:1-11 ESV).

 

Have you ever had an indoor lemon tree? I have seen them grown indoors or on patios. They are beautiful little trees that will also produce fruit with the right care. I’ve never attempted an indoor fruit bearing tree. I find myself very fortunate to be able to grow anything indoors or outdoors. I have been pretty successful with peach trees, however, other types have alluded my abilities. I can imagine how wonderful it would be to see a lemon tree growing and producing the vibrant yellow skinned fruit on my deck. I think it would be the topic of great conversations when people might come over to visit.

 

In the Jewish culture of Jesus’ day, celebrations were important, and weddings were often lavish events. No one would want to see a failed wedding party. However, in this case the wine had run out, and Jesus’ mother, Mary, knew the best solution to the problem. She knew that Jesus could solve this. And she didn’t look for other options.

 

How often don’t we also know whom to turn to—and yet we often look for other solutions first? Today, as Mary suggested, we should do whatever Jesus tells us to. Are we ready to involve him? What might the possibilities be? I wonder how many times we have failed simply because we have not asked Jesus to guide our actions? He is the only One who can do what we need. Trust Him!